Grand Fire Kamado Joe Manual
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1. 0 a NU gt T DY TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings Before Use pp Page 2 Assembling Your GrandFire Kamado Grill Page 3 LOMU SLU CHO S ee a Page 4 Controlling the Temperature pp Page 5 ERA e PRE R RO P P P R PO OE Page 6 REMOVINO ASES un een rer Page 6 Care amp Maintenance 4 Page 6 GrandFire Kamado Grills Parts List ccc aaa aaa aaa aaa aaaaaa wani Page 8 Grandfire Kamado Grill Spec Page 9 GrandFire Kamado Accessories siii na Page 10 Waranty SECOS lea Page 11 WARNINGS BEFORE USE i p 4 y 4 i p k i OUTDOOR USE ONLY ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN USING ANY HOT COOKING DE VICE THE GRANDFIRE KAMADO COOKING GRID AND CHARCOAL ARE HOT WHEN IN USE ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN TRANSPORTING MOVING OR LOADING AND UNLOADING AS PRODUCT IS HEAVY AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR IF DROPPED OR TIPPED OVER NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE ROLL ORTRANSPORT THE KAMADO WHILE CHARCOALS ARE HOT ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN LIGHTING CHARCOAL USING FIRE STARTERS COOKING WITH HOT CHARCOAL OR HAN DLING HOT COOKING SURFACES NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE HANDLE SIDE SHELVES AND HINGE ASSEMBLY AS A PERSONAL SUPPORT OR GRAB RAIL AND NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR A HOT KAMADO ALWAYS BE AWARE OF FIRE HAZARDS Do not leave a lit Grandfire Kamado with the dome open if it is unat tended Do be aware of dry leaves decking and other combustible materials that may be in proximity to a Grandfire Kamado while it is in use2. info hauland co nz LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION 5 Year Warranty on Ceramic Parts GrandFire Kamado warrants that all ceramic parts used in this GrandFire Kamado are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years as long as the original purchaser owns the grill 5 Year Warranty on Metal Parts GrandFire Kamado warrants that all metal and cast iron parts used in this GrandFire Kamado are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years 3 Year Warranty on Heat Deflector and Pizza Stone GrandFire Kamado warrants that the heat deflector frame and ceramic plate s and the pizza stone used for the GrandFire Kamado are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years 1 Year Warranty on Thermometer and Gaskets GrandFire Kamado warrants that the thermometer and gaskets used in this GrandFire Kamado are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year Limitations and Exclusions 1 Warranty applies to the original purchaser and may not be transferred 2 Warranty is in lieu of all other warranty expressed or implied and all other obliga tions or liabilities related to the sale of use or use of its grill products 3 Warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from misuse abuse alteration of or tampering with the appliance accidental hostile environment flare up fires improper Installation or installation not In accordance with the inst
3. or other method 2 Open the bottom draft door and leave the dome up 3 Wait 8 10 minutes for the charcoal to build a small bed of embers 4 Close the dome open the top vent fully and adjust the airflow as needed as you near the target temperature NEVER USE LIGHTER FLUID OR ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID Do not use lighter fluid gas or other combustible liquids Liquid chemicals are a fire hazard and they will impregnate the ceramic material and impart an unde sirable taste to food Do not use Instant Light briquettes It will impart an undesirable taste Do not use briquette charcoal This type of charcoal cannot reach temperatures above 500 F and it does not offer true charcoal flavor ALWAYS COOK WITH THE DOME CLOSED IF YOU RE LOOKING YOU RE NOT COOKING CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Achieving a consistent temperature as high as 750 F or as low as 225 F is easy on your GRANDFIRE KAMADO In fact you can maintain low temperatures for up to 12 hours without adding any more 100 Natural Lump Charcoal 1 Close the dome and fully open the top vent 2 When you are 25 F from your target temperature close the top vent down to about 1 4 open 3 Wait one minute and close or open the top Vent to lower or increase the temperature A 5 6mm adjustment can change the temperature by as much as 25 F USE ALL FRESH CHARCOAL FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SEARING ACHIEVING LOW TEMPERATURES 1 For low and slow temperatures
4. table and adjust the feet Be careful not to catch the bottom draft door handle on the edge of the hole to avoid damaging the handle or grill table surface 44 TWO PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIFT THE GRILL INTO THE TA BLE 4 Follow steps 6 through10 on the previous page LIGHTING YOUR GRANDFIRE KAMADO GRILL CHARCOAL amp AIR FLOW 1 Build a mound of charcoal that starts just below the holes in the side of the fire box with the peak of the mound just below the top lt lt of the fire ring 2 Build the mound with large chunks at the bottom and smaller ones as you build it Dumping charcoal directly into the fire box will allow small pieces to block the air holes in the fire pan which can prevent you from reaching grilling and searing temperatures 3 Charcoal can be relit 2 3 times for multiple cookings Use the ash tool to stir the used charcoal so the ashes will drop through the pan Add 1 3 new charcoal to the existing charcoal and build a new mound This works well for roasting and grill temperatures A full fire box of only fresh charcoal is recommended for smoking and searing temperatures LIGHTING YOUR GRANDFIRE KAMADO Fire starter Cubes are one of the quickest ways to start your grill They are odorless smokeless and environmentally safe Each cube burns up to 1300 F for 8 12 minutes to ensure that you re ready to cook in 15 minutes 1 Light the charcoal with a fire starter cube or chimney starter electric starter
5. Z o Z p19 ashtool ro 1 5353 20 GrateGripper GKGRP 1 3 u E EA 223 A O Stainless steel Cart GK23CRT rar Castors with amp without Locker GK23CST 4 007 I eparate Side shelf GK23SSH zz RZE Sale Separately u ee eo GFKI GC18 Lt A AAA GRANDFIRE KAMADO GRILL SPEC Front View Side View Side View with Lid Open GRANDFIRE KAMADO ACCESSORIES GRILL COVERS Our Premium Grill Covers for Cart model and Table model are made of durable vinyl for all weather protection of your GrandFire Kamado STAINLESS STEEL GRILL TABLE Our Stainless Steel Grill Table is the ultimate in beauty and match up with our outdoor kitchen system Constructed of stainless steel Comes fully assembled APIS O WARRANTY SERVICE How to Obtain Service For warranty service please contact your local dealer Before you call please have the following information available e Model Number see back of hinge e Serial Number see back of hinge e Proof of purchase by the original owner e Date of installation e Brief description of problem Your satisfaction is important to us If a problem cannot be resolved to your satisfac tion please feel free to contact us anytime Hauland Pty Limited Website www Grandfirebbgs com au info grandfirebbqs com au NZ office Hauland Limited Unit b 1 Douglas Alexander Parade Albany Auckland Hotline 0800 BUFFALO Website www hauland co nz Email
6. as they may present a fire hazard if any hot charcoal or sparks are allowed to come into contact Do be aware of your surroundings if using a Grandfire Kamado while camping or cook outside as any open flame can present a hazard to people and property Do be aware that your relevant territorial authority may specify distance to place any outdoor cooker from a structure or may limit outdoor flame of any type during drought or fire hazard periods ASSEMBLING YOUR GRANDFIRE KAMADO ASSEMBLING GRANDFIRE KAMADO WITH A CART 1 Cut the plastic bands and remove the top and side walls of box Use 8 bolts and nuts provided to assemble the stainless steel cart as per the illustration diagram Install the casters last Open the grill and remove the com ponents by removing all the packing materials Place assembled cart on a secure level surface before inserting the grill Gently lift the grill and place it in the cart Adjust the position so the front of the grill is centered in the opening of surrounding 4A TWO PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO LIFT THE GRILL INTO THE CART 6 Open the dome and place the ash slot and ash tray in the bottom center the ash tray handle should direct to the draft door CAUTION THE GRILL MAY TIP OVER WHEN DOME IS OPEN WITHOUT COMPONENTS INSIDE THE GRILL 7 Place the fire box into the grill and align the opening at the bottom of the fire box with the opening in the draft door This allows the air to
7. flow freely into the grill Top Vent Thermometer Upper Dome COMPONENTS Bamboo INSIDE Cooking Grate Side Shelves RN ER 3 PE 875 ere F Grate Rack m 77 Utensil Hooks y f 3 Heater Deflector N Fire Box Charcoal Pan Stainless NOT SHOWN Steel Cart F k Y v I id Stainless Locker Caster 6 Nash Tray Steel Caster Ash Slot NZ gt Bottom Body 8 Place the cast iron charcoal pan in the bottom of the fire box The ash will fall through the holes and be collected in the ash tray 9 Place the grate rack on top of the fire box Place the half moon heat deflector at the bottom of rack Put the half moon cooking grate on the rack at a desired level 10 Close the grill dome and place the stainless steel top vent on top of the dome The GRANDFIRE KAMADO logo should face the front of the grill 11 Install the side shelf brackets provided in the side shelf kit onto both side of lower band by removing and reinstalling the acorn nuts on the band Attach the Side shelves into position INSTALLING THE STAND ALONE GRILL INTO YOUR GRANDFIRE KAMADO TABLE 1 Get the table ready on a secure level surface 2 Place the three grill feet on the bottom shelf of the grill table to form a triangle A with the top being the back of the grill table The other two feet should be placed just to the left and right of the draft door 3 Gently place the grill into the
8. like 225 F start with a very small fire in one area of the charcoal 2 Close the dome and allow the temperature to come up slowly with the lower vent door open 5cm and the top vent daisy wheel holes fully open 3 This method may take 30 45 minutes to reach your target temperature but it will ensure a long and slow cooking period It is easy to raise the temperature but very difficult to lower the temperature if you go over your target temperature FLASHBACK lf you operate your grill then deprive the fire of oxygen by closing the top and bottom air vents a sudden surge of flame called a flashback can occur if you Suddenly open the dome of the grill This occurs due to the sudden exposure to oxygen which causes a brief but intense amount of white heat If you have been cooking at temperatures above 300 F be very careful when opening the dome First raise the dome about 3cm or 5cm and pause to hold it before raising the dome completely This will allow the sudden rush of oxygen to burn safely inside and not as a flashback which could startle you and possibly cause injury REMOVING ASHES Occasionally you will need to remove the ashes underneath the fire box Your GrandFire Kamado includes an ash tool and here are the steps for re moving ashes 1 If there is partially used charcoal in the grill stir the charcoal using the ash tool so any ash in the fire box will drop down 2 Open the bottom draft door and place a sma
9. ll container under the opening to catch the ash For grill table use a dust pan paper plate or newspaper to catch the ash 3 Remove the ash tray containing the ashes and dispose of accordingly Please en sure the ashes are cold before removing the ash tray 4 Place the empty ash tray back into the ash slot CARE amp MAINTENANCE Your GrandFire Kamado Grill is made of quality materials so general care and maintenance is minimal The best way to protect your GrandFire Kamado from the elements is with a Grill Cover GRILL BANDS Check the position and tightness of the bands at the beginning of each grilling season or annually lf the bands are in the proper position use a 10mm wrench and Allen key to check the tightness of each band connector You should not be able to easily turn the Allen key while holding the nut in place If loose tighten firmly MOLD If your GrandFire Kamado Grill is not used for an extended period of time moisture can be trapped inside the grill and you may see areas of mold or mildew on the cooking grate or internal ceramics This can easily be eliminated because GrandFire Kamado Grills are self cleaning Do not use bleach or other cleaning products It will add an unpleasant taste to food Self cleaning your GrandFire Kamado Grill 1 Add charcoal light it and allow the grill to heat to a temperature of 600 F for 15 minutes with the dome closed 2 Allow the grill to cool down completely 3 Before co
10. oking brush the cooking grate with a standard grill brush You can also use a soft bristle brush on the ceramics to remove any residue GASKET REPLACEMENT The gasket material will degrade over time Depending on the amount of grill use the exposed gasket material on the base and dome and the neck of the dome may need to be replaced every 2 3 years HEAT DEFLECTOR AND PIZZA STONE Care and Cleaning of the Ceramic Plates 1 Allow ceramics to cool completely before cleaning and indoor storage 2 Wipe off food material with a brush and store inside in a dry place Do not place on tables or surfaces that are not heat resistant Do not use either ceramic plate to cook with on a stove top Do not season with olive oil or other cooking oils Do not use cleaning chemicals or soap and water Do not soak in water It may cause it to crack with the next use PRODUCT PARTS LIST 1 UpperDome GK23UPD 1 o 2 BottomBody GK2388D 1 o 3 FireBox GK23FBX 1 l 4 BottomPad GK23BPD 3 gt i 5 Gasket Gka3GsK t oo 6 Half Moon Heater Deflector GK23HHD 2 7 Pizzastone oe A 8 SSBandwithHinge GK23SSB 1 Set 9 Bamboohande GK23BHD 1 o Spring GR3SPG 2 O 11 Half Moon Cooking Grate GK23HCG 2 12 GrateRack GK23GRK 1 13 CharcoalPan GK23CPN AP 6 Ashsot SESI N 1 la Ashtray GK3ATR 18 Temperature Gauge GK23IMG 1
11. ructions contained in this manual or local code 4 Company shall not be liable for incidental consequential special or contingent damages resulting from its breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty 5 No one has the authority to add to or vary this warranty or to create any other ob ligation or liability in connection with the sales or use of the company s products Warranty shall not apply to cosmetic imperfections not affecting the structural integrity of the appliance having been caused by fair wear and tear or as a result of extreme seasonal or marine conditions Warranty shall not apply to damage caused by acts of God neglect of the product or failure to maintain the product in full accordance with the User s Manual The term of this Warranty shall commence on the date of purchase and is not subject to extension of any kind as a result of any repair or replacement being undertaken during the lifetime of the warranty 12
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